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The global markets company Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has seen considerable demand since launching its options contracts in the wake of the firm’s bitcoin futures. On the first day of swaps, CME’s bitcoin options saw 55 contracts ($2.3 million). By the end of the week, the firm’s bitcoin options volume more than doubled with 122 … Read more
Mainstream finance faces a losing proposition without technological innovation, experts at Davos WEF explain Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The FCA has officially taken over as the ALM/CTF supervisor for the U.K., but what ramifications will this have on the wider crypto industry? Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Chinese blockchain spending dropped over 40% from 2018 to 2019, but was still significantly higher than back in 2017 Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
There’s a new concept called Powswap that lets people speculate on hashrate in order to hedge against price volatility. Powswap was developed by the software engineer Jeremy Rubin who believes hashrate derivatives products allow people to leverage new trading strategies. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia Powswap Where … Read more
Cointelegraph interviewed Bancor’s Eyal Hertzog and Nate Hindman about the BNT airdrop and the future of Bancor and crypto at large Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
U.S.-based Silvergate Bank has launched a bitcoin collateralized loan product with Bitstamp as its launch partner. The crypto exchange will act as the bank’s agent to manage and provide custody for bitcoin collateral. The product utilizes Silvergate Bank’s Exchange Network to fund loans and process repayments in real time. Also read: Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto … Read more
With Bitcoin scam ads still popular on the internet, uninformed investors need robust due diligence to prevent falling victims Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
On January 13, the New York Federal Reserve gave $60.7 billion to eligible private financial institutions by leveraging U.S. Treasurys and agency securities. With all the stimulus given to financial institutions since September, it hasn’t relieved the stress of economic uncertainty. Now the Fed is pondering giving money directly to hedge funds and private brokers … Read more
Blockchain technology startups remain a hot commodity. Especially now that China and other nations plan to fully embrace this innovative technology. Lightnet, a blockchain startup based in Thailand, recently completed a major funding round. A Major Success for Lightnet In the end, the outfit will pocket $31.2 million from a round led by United Overseas … Read more